Former Minister Rajitha and Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero Remanded by Courts

(Colombo- Sri Lanka) Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (29), has been remanded until September 9.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama issued the order after considering the facts presented by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the defense lawyers. Senaratne, for whom a warrant had been issued, was arrested after he appeared in court this morning. His arrest and remand came after a High Court order that directed him to be produced before the Magistrate's Court today in connection with another case.

Meanwhile, in a separate development, Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero, who appeared before the Nugegoda Court, has been remanded until September 12. (NewsCenter)